Pacers Finish Strong For 15-Point Home Win
The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors, 129-114, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday evening.

It was a high-scoring contest from the start, as both teams scored at least 30 points in the first two quarters. The Pacers led the way as they poured in a season-high 70 points in the first half to take a 10-point lead into the break. The Raptors responded in the third quarter, where they outscored the hosts, 37-28, to cut it to a one-point game heading into the fourth. The Pacers reclaimed control in the fourth as they outscored the Raptors by 14 points in the quarter to seal the home win.

Malcolm Brogdon led the Pacers with 36 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and a steal, in 36 minutes. Jeremy Lamb followed up with 22 points on 7-of-12 shooting, off the bench, while Myles Turner totaled 21 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Domantas Sabonis left the game with a leg injury after 10 minutes of action. The Pacers shot 51 percent from the field, including 12-of-29 from deep.

Meanwhile, Fred VanVleet led the Raptors with 25 points, six assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block, in 34 minutes. Norman Powell followed up with 24 points, six rebounds and six assists, while Kyle Lowry totaled 12 points in 33 minutes, before being ejected from the contest. The Raptors shot 41 percent from the field, including 14-of-38 from long range.

The Raptors (7-10) wil look to bounce back as they play host to the Bucks on Wednesday. The Pacers (10-7) take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Wednesday.
Posted on: 1/25/2021 6:59 PM
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